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Two juveniles in critical condition following Washington Twp. crash
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Deputies are investigating a serious injury rollover crash that occurred in Washington Township Friday evening. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, crews were called to the intersection of Spring Valley Pike and Rooks Road just before 3:45 p.m. on July 26. Upon arrival, they discovered a Kia Spectra flipped on […]
Local kids competing in national mullet contest
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Voting is now open for the USA Mullet Championships. Three kids from the Miami Valley are competing in the 2024 Mullet Championships. The competition seeks to find the best mullet in the country through rounds of voting online. Two local kids are competing in the Kids ages 0-4 category and another […]
Montgomery County hosts 3rd annual Disability Pride Rally
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In honor of Disability Pride Month, local residents came together to celebrate and promote inclusivity. The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services hosted its third annual Disability Pride Rally on Friday, July 26. The event was held at Cooper Park, just behind the Main Branch of the Dayton Metro Library. […]
Link to cancer a new motivation for many to shed unwanted pounds
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — According to the Ohio Health Department, obesity-associated cancers make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Over the last few years, drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have helped thousands of people shed pounds and live healthier lives. But these drugs might not be a long-term […]
Local museum showcases community recovery after Oregon District shooting
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The International Peace Museum has opened an exhibit featuring photos and memories to commemorate the 2019 Oregon District shooting. A new exhibit is now open to showcase community recovery that followed the mass shooting on Aug. 4, 2019 in the Oregon District. Nine people were killed in the early morning hours […]
What to know when local Fare Fest returns next month
VERSAILLES, Ohio (WDTN) — The Versailles Fare Fest will soon return to the area. According to our partners at the Daily Advocate, the event is set to happen on Aug. 17 from 2-5 p.m. in downtown Versailles. The Fare Fest will feature multiple Miami Valley restaurants, live bands, beverages and food from the Silas Creative […]
Forbes names central Ohio employer as best place for women to work in the country
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Forbes recently ranked a central Ohio institution as the best employer for women in the United States. Nationwide Children’s Hospital took the No. 1 spot among 600 companies in the seventh-annual list, which surveyed 150,000 women working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. To determine the best employers for women, […]
Scammers use CrowdStrike outage to target victims
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Cybersecurity experts and agencies around the world have issued warnings about a wave of hacking attempts linked to last week’s CrowdStrike outage. CrowdStrike said the outage was caused by a faulty software update; there is no evidence of malicious activity related to the outsage itself. But some bad actors are exploiting […]
Homeland Security at Fuyao, 27 other locations
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — Members of Homeland Security have been spotted across the Dayton area. Our 2 NEWS crew on scene first spotted members of Homeland Security in the area of Fox Run Road in Miami Township. Members were also spotted on Pensacola Boulevard in Moraine. According to a Homeland Security Investigations Spokesperson, federal […]
OVI checkpoint to station in Trotwood tonight
TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — The City of Trotwood announced that a moving OVI checkpoint will soon be in place. The sobriety checkpoint will be in effect beginning at 6:30 p.m. this evening in the areas of 5120 Salem Avenue and 4825 Salem Avenue. The checkpoint will be under the supervision of the Trotwood Police Department, […]
Local wellness walk returns to Dayton next month
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Premier Health is sponsoring this years annual African American Wellness Walk. This is year 24 for the event and residents are invited to register now. The wellness walk is on Aug. 17 at Island MetroPark and will begin with a recognition ceremony at 7:30 a.m. before the 5k at 8 a.m. […]
Motorcyclist dies after striking semi on US-35
GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — One person is dead following a crash on U.S. 35. All lanes eastbound on U.S. 35 to S. Orchard Lane were closed for several hours as a result. OSP troopers received the call minutes after 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning. The Dayton Patrol Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol […]
How internet culture is engaging a new generation of voters
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A wave of energy is going through the voter world as the younger generation is becoming more interested in casting a ballot. Kamala Harris’ campaign has gained momentum as they try to appeal to young voters. 2 NEWS spoke with a political expert and local voters about the shift for Generation […]
Fairborn mother sentenced to prison for endangering her child
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) — The mother accused of leaving her child in dangerous and filthy conditions has been sentenced. Rabyah Muballigh was sentenced to between seven and ten and a half years in prison. She will also serve up to three years of post release control. This comes after she pleaded no contest to felonious […]
Youth football league gears up for fall season
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local youth urban league is gearing up for the fall season. The Dayton Seahawks are a youth football and cheerleading organization for kids ages 4 through 13. The league practices at Rosa Parks School on the west side of Dayton. The team is currently looking for more players and cheerleaders […]
Drug kingpin ‘El Mayo’ arrested in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the co-founder of the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, and the reported son of incarcerated drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman were arrested on Thursday, July 25, in El Paso and are in U.S. custody, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney […]
SWAT called to reported Springfield standoff
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — SWAT has been called to a large police presence in Springfield Thursday evening. A large police presence is currently blocking off a section of N. Belmont Avenue due to a reported standoff. The initial response began around 5:30 p.m., with the situation gradually increasing as the evening went on. A sergeant […]
County engineer celebrates retirement, passes torch
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Engineer is celebrating “no work ahead.” Paul Gruner has served as the Montgomery County Engineer for 13 years, after serving in the private sector for 30 years. On Thursday, his office celebrated his next chapter — retirement. Colleagues from throughout his career joined in the party, signing a […]
Ohio officer charged in deadly shooting at corrections training range
Watch a previous NBC4 report on the fatal shooting in the video player above. ORIENT, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio special operations officer has been charged after a 43-year-old lieutenant was shot and killed during a “tragic accident” at the Corrections Training Academy in Pickaway County. A Pickaway County grand jury charged 45-year-old David Pearson […]
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